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The operating system must use cryptography to protect the confidentiality of remote access sessions.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-48159 | SOL-11.1-060130 | SV-61031r1_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Remote access is any access to an organizational information system by a user (or an information system) communicating through an external, non-organization-controlled network (e.g., the Internet). Examples of remote access methods include dial-up, broadband, and wireless. Using cryptography ensures confidentiality of the remote access connections. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Solaris 11 X86 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2016-06-29 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-50591r1_chk ) |
|---|
| All remote sessions must be conducted via encrypted services and ports. Ask the operator to document all configured external ports and protocols. If any unencrypted connections are used, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-51767r2_fix) |
|---|
| All remote sessions must be conducted via SSH and IPsec. Ensure that SSH and IPsec are the only protocols used. |